VNC: What is the best version?

VNC (Virtual Network Computing) is a wonderful program.  I use it almost every day to remotely control other computers – PC, Mac, and even Linux!  I’ve had several people ask me; “What is the best version of Ultra VNC?” 

I personally use, and recommend UltraVNC.  Why you ask?  Look at the features!

• Comes with video driver for faster viewing
• Legacy and Windows Authentication (Both local and Domain Auth)
• Can disable remote users display and/or their keyboard and mouse
• File Transfer
• “Silent” server – can disable tray icon, so user doesn’t know they are being watched.
• Forbid user to shut down server
• Can Lock / logoff workstation when client disconnects
• Window Scaling – Great if you remote a machine that has higher resolution than yours.
• View only mode
• Works great for tunneling through SSH
• Optional Proxy / Repeater for going through firewalls

I personally use UltraVNC, and have deployed it to many machines that I service.  It comes with all the great features that Real VNC Enterprise version has, except that it is FREE!

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